22 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1895
Page
1
The readable text lists department sections such as Hosiery, Lace Wingy, and Fancy, plus items like Black and Colored Tabeea colors. It mentions departments including Millioers, Gove, and Hosiery with prices or stock notes. The fragment lacks coherent events or names.
A dense, garbled set of lines names many individuals and places, including Me Joe Hackie, Me Maloney, Me Bensley, and various locations and dates. The text references trials, events, and schedules with scattered figures and phrases, but remains largely unreadable.
Latest market quotations show wheat at ten pence per bushel and oats at similar rates. Potatoes are priced around £2 10s to £3 per sack, with onions listed at £9 per hundredweights. A copper ornament and a long 14 inch piece are noted in Port Melbourne as part of morning trade.
A chaotic dispatch from Lugos notes British resident Captain Bower’s forces clashing with Yoruba territory near Lagos, killing a king and stirring regional tensions. Reports cite Abdul Mamid II’s coercive policies and mixed reactions from European powers, while a separate item covers the World Silk Cup sailing and a rowing victory at Austin City.
News snippets reveal discussion of a commission on colonial affairs chaired by Agents-General, with Chambers Secretary of State for the Colonies favoring certain proposals. Reports mention possible witnesses, costs, and cable communications, alongside other mixed items from colonial and international events.
The council debated whether to create a separate riding amid opposition from key members. Cr Walker argued against division citing revenue, fairness, and potential conflicts, while supporters warned of long-term political repercussions and sought a compromise. The discussion touched on population, representation, and the risk of strife if action moved forward.
The text reads as a damaged OCR snippet mentioning dates, meetings, debts, and proposed actions. It references Monday events, a person named W. S. Barberison Sugerstion, polarity races, and owners, with unclear outcomes. Overall it hints at program plans and potential changes.
Fragmented OCR reads like a Melbourne Criminal Court notice with references to Tosucco and McCoy, plus mentions of hearings, dates, and alleged acts. Readable names include McCoy and Grenrile Petoral. details are garbled and uncertain.
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